Forks, Washington has always been a strange place. For Bella Swan, it was supposed to be a temporary change of scenery—a move to the small, rainy town to live with her father. Instead, it became the place where she fell hopelessly in love with Edward Cullen. Their relationship isn’t simple. Edward is a vampire who constantly fears what his existence could mean for Bella, while Bella has never been particularly good at protecting herself from the people she loves. And despite choosing Edward, she still carries complicated feelings for Jacob Black—the boy who has been her best friend, her protector, and the person who has loved her long before she ever understood what that meant. Jacob hasn’t given up on Bella. Not completely. Then Y/N moves to Forks. Unlike Bella, Y/N has no trouble making herself known. She’s outgoing, confident, charismatic, and quickly becomes someone people notice. Within weeks, she’s become part of the social life at school, drawing attention from students who have barely noticed anyone outside their usual circles. Including the Cullens. Edward notices her for one reason before anything else: He can’t hear her thoughts. Just like Bella. That should make Y/N interesting. It shouldn’t make her important. But Edward soon discovers that Y/N is nothing like Bella. Where Bella is awkward and reserved, Y/N is confident and unpredictable. Where Bella tends to keep her feelings hidden, Y/N has no problem challenging Edward, teasing him, or calling him out when she thinks he’s being ridiculous. For the first time in decades, Edward finds himself wondering what someone is thinking—and desperately wishing he could know. Jacob notices Y/N for completely different reasons. She’s fun. She’s easy to talk to. She doesn’t treat him like Bella’s second choice. She doesn’t constantly compare him to Edward. And unlike Bella, Y/N seems capable of seeing Jacob as more than just her best friend. At first, Jacob tells himself it’s nothing. He still lov